We wish you a pleasant and interesting stay!

Dear visitors!
Dear friends and guests of the city of Speyer! To make your stay with
us as pleasant and informative as possible, we have assembled
interesting information about the sights of Speyer for you (with  and
visiting hours).
The City Hall (Rathaus) is representative of late baroque
architecture. It was erected between 1712 and 1726
(Maximilianstraße 12).
The Trinity Church (Dreifaltigkeitskirche) was constructed as a
Lutheran church during the years 1701 to 1717. It was modelled
after St Katherineʼs church in Frankfurt. Its interior has a richly
painted wooden vaulted ceiling, and wood carvings on the pulpit,
altar and galleries which in fact are remarkable. A guided tour
through the church is possible during a guided sightseeing tour in
Speyer. Große Himmelsgasse 4, Wed. and Sat.: 10:30 am–4 pm,
Fri.(1.4.-31.10) and Sun. 2 pm-5 pm).
The Bell Tower (Läutturm) of the Trinity Church (former steeple of
the Church of St. George; mentioned in 1312).
The Church of the Holy Spirit (Heiliggeistkirche) was the first
house of God of the reformed community of Speyer. It was built
between 1700 and 1702 (A simple hall structure).
The Church of Peace (Friedenskirche) of St. Bernhard was built
by Frenchmen and Germans in the years 1953 to 1954.
The Gothic Chapel (Gotische Kapelle)
Adenauerpark) was built in 1516.
(situated in the
The Old Mint (Alte Münze) in the Middle Ages the house of the
coiners, was replaced by the construction of the “Neues Kaufhaus
am Markt” (New Department Store at the Market) in 1748. Until the
19th century it served as an exchange of all trade and business
activities on the Rhine. Later it served administrative purposes.
The St. Ludwig Church (St. Ludwig) still contains the relicts of
the Choir of the Dominican Church that was built in 1266. The
church features significant late-Gothic pieces of art: the “Boßweiler
Altar” (1485) and a woven antependium (about 1500).
The Purrmann House (Purrmann-Haus) is the birthplace of the
painter Hans Purrmann. Permanent exhibition of over 70 of his
works. These pieces give a general account of the artistic work of
Henri Matisseʼs associate and friend. (Kleine Greifengasse 14,
 06232-77911, Tue.-Fri. 3-5 pm, Sat/Sun. 11 am-1 pm)
The Main City Gate (Altpörtel) one of the tallest and most
important city gates in Germany. Its lower sections were
constructed between 1230 and 1250. The top floor of the tower
with its late-Gothic balustrade and the arcades was added 1512 to
1514. Fine view from the top storey and an exhibition about the city
fortification (1.4.-31.10., Mon.-Fri. 10 am-12 am, 2-4 pm,
Sat./Sun. 10 am-5 pm, entrance fee: € 1,00-1,50).
The Memorial Church (Gedächtniskirche) neogothic design, built
from 1893 to 1904 in remembrance of the protest of 1529 at the
“Reichstag” (Diet of Speyer). First use ever of the word “protestant”.
Really remarkable are the stained glass church windows and the
organ (Bartholomäus-Weltz-Platz 5, Mon. - Sat. 10-12 am, 2-5 pm,
Sun. 2-5 pm, summer until 6 pm).
The St. Josephʼs Church (St. Joseph) was built between 1912
and 1914. Remarkable are the stained glass windows.
The Feuerbach House (Feuerbachhaus) is the birthplace of the
painter Anselm Feuerbach, one of the most important painters of
the 19th century. This house was converted into a memorial with
changing exhibitions and contains a great number of the artistʼs
works (Allerheiligenstr. 9,  06232-70448, Tue.-Fri. 4 pm-6 pm,
Sat./Sun. 11 am-1 pm).
The Jewish Courtyard with the SchPIRA museum and ritual
washing bath (Judenhof) which was established before 1128 is
the eldest Mikwe (bath complex for ritual cleansing) of its kind in
Germany. It has an approximately 33 feet deep well. The eastern
walls of the adjacent menʼs and womenʼs Synagogue are also in
good condition. In the adjacent museum the original architectural
decoration of the synagoge and ritual bath are on display. (Kleine
Pfaffengasse 21, 1.1. – 30.3., Tue. – Sun. 10 am-4 pm, 1.4.-31.10.,
Mon.-Sun. 10 am – 5 pm, 1.11.-31.12. Tue.-Sun. 10 am-4 pm,
 06232-291971, entrance fee: € 1,00-3,00).
The Historic Museum of the Palatinate (Historisches Museum
der Pfalz) was built from 1907 to 1910. Collections and artefacts
from the Stone Age to the present can be seen, also the Cathedral
Treasure, the Wine Museum and changing exhibitions (Domplatz 4,
 06232-620222, Tue.-Sun. 10 am-6 pm).
The Cathedral of Speyer (Dom zu Speyer) belongs to the
diocese of Speyer. A Romanesque basilica founded by the
Emperor Conrad II in 1030. It was consecrated in 1061. It is one of
the largest and most impressive romanesque edifices in Germany.
The size of its tall arcades outmeasures all other structures built in
the 11th Century. The Cathedral was partly destroyed in 1689. The
crypt deserves special attention since it is preserved in its almost
unaltered original condition. The Cathedral contains the tombs of
eight German emperors and kings, and several bishops. In 1981
the church building was added to the UNESCO list of “World
Cultural Heritage” (Nov.-Mar.: Mon.-Sat. 9 am-5 pm, Sun. 12 am-5
pm / Apr.-Oct.: Mon.-Sat. 9 am-7 pm, Sun. 12 am-5 pm). Guided
tours of the cathedral; Domkapitel Speyer,  06232-102118, Fax:
06232-102119,
E-Mail:
[email protected],
www.bistum-speyer.de.
The Technical Museum of Speyer (Technik Museum Speyer) is
situated between the Cathedral of Speyer and the airfield. The
historic and therefore protected “Liller Hall” exhibits objects
pertaining to the fields of aviation, rail-travel, firefighting and
shipbuilding. Also attractive the IMAX-Dome-filmtheatre (Am
Technik Museum 1,  06232-67080, Mon.-Sun. 9 am-6 pm).
Sea Life, in the aquarium you can discover the different species in
our rivers, lakes and the sea from the sticklebacks to the seahorses
and sharks. A breath taking journey from the river Rhine to the
depths of the oceans. (Im Hafenbecken 5,  06232-69780, daily
from 10 am).
The Becher House (Johann-Joachim-Becher-Haus) is the
memorial for Johann Joachim Becher, a famous scientist of Speyer
(1635-1682). (Kleine Pfaffengasse 21,  06232-291971,
sightseeing offered asking for permission.)
Memorial for Sophie la Roche (Gedenkstätte für Sophie la
Roche) was opened in 2005 on the occasion of the 275. birthday of
the authoress Sophie la Roche (1731-1807), who published the
first ladiesʼ magazine ever. (Maximilianstraße 99, Mon.-Fri., 10 am6 pm, Sat. 10 am-4 pm, Sun. 10 am-4 pm)
Art Centre Flachsgasse (Kulturhof Flachsgasse) the Speyer Art
Society and city gallery offer changing and special exhibitions on a
700 m² exhibition area. (Flachsgasse 3,  06232-142399, Thurs.Sun., 11 am-6 pm)
Archaeological show case (Archäologisches Schaufenster)
shows special exhibitions about archaeological excavations of the
Palatina. (Gilgenstraße 13,  06232-675740, Tue.-Sun. 11 am-5
pm)
Memorial to Dr. Eugen Jäger ( 1842-1926) (Gedenkstätte für Dr.
Eugen Jäger) royal privy councillor, publisher, publicist and
politician. Founder of the conservative "Pfälzer Zeitung" (Palatinate
Newspaper) and founder of the Centrist Party of Speyer. (Kleine
Pfaffengasse 20/21,  06232-291971, access via the SchPIRA
Jewish Courtyard Museum, 1.1. – 30.3., Tue. – Sun. 10 am-4 pm,
1.4.-31.10., Mon.-Sun. 10 am–5 pm, 1.11.-31.12. Tue.-Sun. 10 am4 pm).
Memorial to Martin Greif (1839-1911) (Gedenkstätte für Martin
Greif) important lyricist and playwright, who is regarded as an
imitator of the classicists and important nature-centered lyric poets
of his time. (Kleine Pfaffengasse 20/21,  06232-291971, access
via the SchPIRA Jewish Courtyard Museum, 1.1. – 30.3., Tue. –
Sun. 10 am-4 pm, 1.4.-31.10., Mon.-Sun. 10 am–5 pm, 1.11.-31.12.
Tue.-Sun. 10 am-4 pm).
We wish you a pleasant and interesting stay!
Business Hours:
01.11.-31.03.: Mon.-Fri.: 9 am-5 pm, Sat.: 10 am-12am
01.04.-31.10.: Mon.-Fri.: 9 am-5 pm, Sat.: 10 am-3 pm,
Sun. and public holidays: 10 am-2 pm
(Stand: Juni 2013)
Rathaus
Dreifaltigkeitskirche
Läutturm
Heiliggeistkirche
Friedenskirche St. Bernhard
Gotische Kapelle
Alte Münz
St. Ludwig
Purrmann-Haus
Altpörtel
Gedächtniskirche
St. Joseph
Feuerbachhaus
Judenhof mit Museum SchPIRA und Mikwe
HISTORISCHES MUSEUM DER PFALZ SPEYER
Dom zu Speyer
TECHNIK MUSEUM SPEYER
SEA LIFE Speyer
Johann-Joachim-Becher-Haus
Sophie-La-Roche-Haus
Kulturhof Flachsgasse
Archäologisches Schaufenster
Gedenkstätte für Dr. Eugen Jäger
Gedenkstätte für Martin Greif
Tourist-Information Stadt Speyer
Tourist-Information
Maximilianstraße 13, 67346 Speyer,
Tel.: 06232 14-2392, Fax: 14-2332
Öffnungszeiten:
1.4. – 31.10. Mo – Fr 9 – 17 Uhr, Sa 10 – 15 Uhr,
So + Feiertags 10 – 14 Uhr und
1.11. – 31.3. Mo–Fr 9 – 17 Uhr, Sa 10 – 12 Uhr
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E-Mail: [email protected]
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